Purpose: 

The MEAL Coordinator is responsible for strengthening monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems across the organization. This position ensures quality assurance of programs, supports evidence-based decision-making, and guarantees timely and accurate donor reporting. The role plays a critical function in promoting accountability, learning, and adaptive management within the organization. 

• Design and lead the implementation of robust MEAL systems in line with organizational and donor standards.
• Ensure development and use of appropriate tools and methodologies for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Support project teams in setting up indicator tracking tables, performance monitoring plans, and logical frameworks.
• Facilitate baseline studies, mid-term reviews, evaluations, and post-distribution monitoring.
• Ensure quality and timely preparation of reports for internal use and donor submission.
• Lead accountability initiatives, including community feedback and response mechanisms.
• Promote organizational learning by facilitating reflection, learning reviews, and documentation of best practices.
• Build capacity of staff and partners on MEAL tools, practices, and standards.
• Contribute to proposal development by providing input on MEAL frameworks, indicators, and learning components.
• Ensure maintaining of program files and documentation as per program management minimum standards, including maintaining the confidentiality of beneficiaries’ data.
• Participate in all departmental meetings and AORD regular meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• At least 5 years of experience in MEAL roles in humanitarian or development organizations.
• Demonstrated experience with data management software (e.g., Excel, Kobo, Power BI, SPSS, or similar).
• Strong understanding of donor requirements (e.g., UN agencies, ECHO, USAID).
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).

Core Competencies

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to build the capacity of staff and promote learning.
• Proactive, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
• Commitment to accountability, transparency, and safeguarding principles.

Physical Environment and Demands:

Office based with regular visits to the field 

Level of Contact with Children: 

Medium frequency of interaction